Apple Notes

When to use this skill

Use Apple Notes when an AI agent needs a reusable SKILL.md workflow for this job: Manage Apple Notes on macOS using the memo CLI. Use when users ask to create, list, search, edit, move, delete, or export Apple Notes. Triggers on mentions of notes, Apple Notes, memo, jot something down, or note-taking.

When not to use it

Skip Apple Notes when the task is outside the productivity category, or when a more specific skill in this directory already covers the same workflow with clearer triggers.

How to install

1. Personal install: create ~/.claude/skills/apple-notes/SKILL.md (and any bundled scripts) so Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and compatible agents can load it in every project.
2. Project install: commit the same folder at .claude/skills/apple-notes/ so teammates get the skill with the repo.
3. Restart the agent session after copying files so it re-scans the skills directory, then ask for the task in words that match the skill description.

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What this skill does

# Apple Notes (memo CLI)

Use this skill when users want to manage Apple Notes from chat.

## Prerequisites

- macOS - `memo` installed:

```bash brew tap antoniorodr/memo brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo ```

- First run may require granting Automation permission to Notes.app.

## Core commands

List notes:

```bash memo notes ```

Search notes:

```bash memo notes -s "project kickoff" ```

Filter by folder:

```bash memo notes -f "Work" ```

Create a note (interactive):

```bash memo notes -a ```

Create a note with title:

```bash memo notes -a "Weekly Plan" ```

Edit note (interactive picker):

```bash memo notes -e ```

Move note to another folder (interactive):

```bash memo notes -m ```

Delete note (interactive):

```bash memo notes -d ```

Export note:

```bash memo notes -ex ```

## Usage guidance

- Prefer search/list first before destructive actions. - Confirm intent before delete/move operations. - If command fails with permission issues, instruct user to enable Terminal in: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation.

Intended uses

• Use Apple Notes when this documented workflow matches the task.